Energy Points: Math Resource Management

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Grade 4 Mathematics Learning to Budget with Limited Resources 15-Minute Interactive Lesson

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Meet Your Energy Challenge

You are a special sorcerer on an important mission Every action you take costs energy points You must protect your team without running out of energy Smart math choices will help you succeed!

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Energy Point Action Table

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Activity 1: Plan Your Energy Budget

You have 10 energy points to start Choose actions from the Energy Table Fill out your Energy Tracker Sheet Make sure you don't go over 10 points! Share your strategy with a partner

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Let's Solve Together!

Start with 10 energy points Use Attack B (costs 5 points): 10 - 5 = 5 points left Use Defense A (costs 2 points): 5 - 2 = 3 points left Can you afford Attack A (costs 3 points)?

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Think and Discuss

If you only have 2 energy points left, which actions can you still take? Look at the Energy Table for help! Discuss with your neighbor and be ready to explain your answer

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Real-Life Connections

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